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Emerson enhancement occurs when

Option: 1

light of shorter wavelength was given along with 680\; nm.


Option: 2

light of greater wavelength was used alone


Option: 3

light of shorter wavelength was used alone


Option: 4

light of shorter wavelength was used along with 400\: nm


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The inefficient far-red light beyond 680\: nm could be made fully efficient if supplemented with the light of shorter wavelength (blue light). The quantum yield from the two combined beams of light was found to be greater than the sum effects of both beams used separately. This enhancement of photosynthesis is called as Emerson’s Enhancement Effect. Hence, the correct answer is option c.

 

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